1930s Siren Evening Gown - Aquamarine Satin

You… dazzling, demure and divine in our Siren. Our most exquisite 1930s reproduction gown meets Aquamarine blue satin - a sumptuous new colour for autumn and winter, with timeless Silver Screen appeal.

With its liquid sheen and beautiful drape, Aquamarine brings fresh blue tone to this much-loved gown. A rich colour for candlelit evenings and winter celebrations, it is equally enchanting beyond the season - a piece to treasure whenever the occasion calls for something extraordinary.

Inspired by the glamour of the 1930s screen goddesses. Read our 1930s Fashion History & Style Guide for the story of the bias cut, the return of the waist and Hollywood evening glamour.

The 1930s Siren Evening Gown combines a high softly curved neckline, slashed sleeves and a revealing back with an elegant floor-length silhouette. The rayon satin feels wonderfully vintage, falling in fluid lines and catching the light as you move.

The bias-cut skirt skims your curves, while the belt defines the waist with an Art Deco-style diamanté clasp. Bias cut means the fabric is cut diagonally, at 45 degrees to the grain, which gives it stretch and a fluid drape so it clings to the body. The method is credited to the couturière Madeleine Vionnet and defined 1930s evening wear Every detail adds to the romance, from the gentle draping of the bodice to the sweep of satin at your feet.

For a black-tie celebration, winter wedding, Christmas party or a glamorous evening of cocktails, our Siren brings the allure of a vintage evening gown to your own special occasion. Add earrings and let the satin work its magic.

Key features include:

- High curved neckline for a flattering, comfortable shape
- Slashed sleeves falling to the elbow
- Slashed back finishing just above the bra strap
- Belt with an Art Deco-style diamanté clasp
- Floor-length bias-cut skirt that skims the curves
- Authentic 1930s-inspired eveningwear details

Fabric: 100% rayon satin (unlined)
Care: Specialist dry clean

Made to order in Yorkshire, England

Browse all our 1930s evening gowns, our bias-cut collection and the full 1930s vintage collection

Colours vary between monitors. We have tried to represent the colour as accurately as possible.

FAQ 

What is a 1930s evening gown?
A long, slim, fluid gown that sweeps the floor, with a natural waist and often a low back. In the 1930s the silhouette moved away from the boyish lines of the 1920s to a closer, softer line, and the bias-cut satin gown became the signature look of eveningwear.

What is the bias cut, and who created it?
The bias cut means cutting fabric diagonally across the grain so it stretches and drapes close to the body. Madeleine Vionnet is credited with introducing the technique, and it defined 1930s evening dress. The Siren’s floor-length skirt is cut on the bias, so it skims the figure and falls like liquid.

Why is the bias cut so linked to Hollywood?
Cinema shaped what women wanted to wear. Our style guide dates the peak of the bias cut to 1933, with clinging satin gowns, cowl fronts and low backs, as worn by Jean Harlow in Dinner at Eight. The Siren draws on that Old Hollywood glamour.

Does a 1930s gown only suit tall, slim women?
No. Our blog explains that 1930s styles suit curvier figures too. The Siren has a free bust and a bias skirt that moulds the hips, so choose your size by waist.

Why is the back so low?
In the 1930s the back became a new focus of evening dress, with plunging and slashed backs often shown off with jewellery. The Siren’s slashed back finishes just above the bra strap, so you can still wear a bra. 

What are slashed sleeves?
Sleeves with an opening that reveals a touch of skin at the arm. They add a detail to a gown that is otherwise demure.

Is it made to order?
Yes. It’s made to order in our onsite factory and dispatches in 4 weeks. Please not - you are still entitled to return if the garment is unsuitable.

Want to know more? Read our blog, 1930s Evening Dresses & Gowns: Hollywood Glamour and Bias-Cut Style.